Saint Petersburg / 26-28 October 2026 / Hybrid

SpacSec 2026

International Conference on Cyber Warfare, Security & Space Computing

We invite you to take part in the International Conference on Cyber Warfare, Security & Space Computing (SpacSec'2026), which will be held in St. Petersburg from October 26 to October 28, 2026.

In today's world, information technology and communications security is a key challenge. Cybersecurity threats and malicious actors make protecting data and processes in information systems a complex issue. Another important challenge is the development of distributed computing for space systems (Space Computing) for the secure, reliable, and timely processing of data (e.g., satellite imagery). The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning methods, including large language models, is particularly relevant for addressing these issues. Addressing these challenges requires a global dialogue. We invite researchers and experts to the International Conference on Cyber Warfare, Security & Space Computing to jointly analyze these challenges and share security strategies.

The conference program includes plenary sessions, workshops, a roundtable discussion, and lectures. Leading Russian and international researchers in the fields of cybersecurity, space computing and artificial intelligence will be invited as plenary speakers and lecturers.

The conference Organizing committee invites you to submit papers that are of significant scientific interest, original, and previously unpublished. Papers will be submitted through the EasyChair system - https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=spacsec2026. Only original and previously unpublished papers are accepted. Review and selection of papers will be carried out by the Program committee. All papers submitted by authors must be in English. The length of accepted articles is from 10 to 16 pages in Springer CCIS format. All papers that receive positive reviews and are selected by the Program committee are planned for publication in the Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS) series. Publications will also be submitted for indexing in Scopus and Web of Science.

Presentation at the conference is required for publication and subsequent submission for indexing.

Key milestones

Important dates

Jun 08, 2026

Upcoming

Application for participation

submission, MSK (UTC+3)

Jun 22, 2026

Upcoming

Full paper submission deadline

submission, MSK (UTC+3)

Jul 20, 2026

Upcoming

Notification of acceptance or rejection

notification, MSK (UTC+3)

Aug 10, 2026

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Submission of final version and registration

registration, MSK (UTC+3)

26-28 Oct 2026

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Conference dates

conference, MSK (UTC+3)

Program preview

Program at a glance

The detailed schedule will be published later, but the current program structure is already visible and grounded in the conference scope.

Plenary sessions and invited lectures

The program includes plenary sessions and invited lectures by leading Russian and international researchers.

Program overview

Workshops

Workshops cover cybersecurity, distributed space computing, and AI/ML-related technical themes.

Workshop scope

Round table and lectures

The conference includes a roundtable discussion and lecture sessions in addition to paper presentations.

See format

Authors

Conference topics

Main research topics and areas

Cyber Warfare

Use of digital attacks to disrupt, degrade, or compromise critical information systems and digital infrastructure.

Cyber Security

Protection of networks, systems, services, and data from malicious attacks, including quantum cryptography and secure telecommunications.

Space Computing

High-performance and quantum computing, satellite communications, and signal processing for distributed space systems.

Related Research Topics

Artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer vision and image processing, embedded systems and IoT, and wireless ad hoc networks.

Publication and author guidance

  • The organizing committee invites papers of significant scientific interest that are original and previously unpublished.
  • All papers are submitted via EasyChair, in English, and reviewed by the program committee.
  • Papers receiving positive reviews and selected by the program committee are planned for publication in Springer CCIS.
  • Publications are planned for submission to Scopus and Web of Science; conference presentation is required for publication and subsequent indexing submission.

Program committee

Program Committee

Honorary chairs and program co-chairs are highlighted below. See the organization page for the full program committee membership.

Honorary Conference Chairs

Vladimir N. Vasiliev Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rector of ITMO University, Russia
Andrey L. Ronzhin Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
Igor A. Sheremet Chairman of the Russian Academy of Sciences Scientific Council on the Complex Problem of Information Security, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, National Computer Corporation
Evgeny M. Abakumov Director of Information and Digital Technologies at the Rosatom State Corporation, Russia

Co-chairs of the Program committee

Igor Kotenko SPC RAS, ITMO University, Russia
Sandeep Joshi Manipal University Jaipur, India

Updates

Latest announcements

Operational notices are published on the homepage so authors and attendees can track updates without delay.

Information letterPinned

First Information Letter for SpacSec 2026 published

The letter confirms the conference title, dates, location, participation format, scientific tracks, and publication route.

SpacSec 2026 will take place in Saint Petersburg on 26-28 October 2026 in hybrid format. The conference is organized by ITMO University jointly with Manipal University Jaipur, the St. Petersburg Federal Research Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Russian Association for Artificial Intelligence (RAAI).

Submission statusPinned

EasyChair submission workflow confirmed

Paper submission is handled through EasyChair according to the first information letter.

Authors should complete participation application metadata by 8 June 2026 and submit full papers by 22 June 2026 via the official workflow.

Participation format

Hybrid participation format confirmed

SpacSec 2026 will run in both on-site and remote modes, with access links distributed to speakers and registered participants.

Remote connection links will be sent to presenters and registered participants and will also be available on spacsec.com and spacsec.itmo.ru (mirror).

Partners

Conference partners

Academic and professional organizations supporting SpacSec 2026.

Contacts

Contacts

Official communication channels

Program and submission questions

spacsec@itmo.ru

Submission process, review and selection policy, research areas, publication workflow, and author guidance.

Participation and conference access

spacsec@itmo.ru

Hybrid participation format, registration, venue details, and remote access information.

Program and organizing committees

spacsec@itmo.ru

Official mailbox of SpacSec 2026 program and organizing committees.